Characteristics of Effective Online Learners

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  • Characteristics that haven't already been used and seem appropriate may include: (Lau)
    • respectful (Lau)
    • focus (Lau)
    • intrinsic motivation (Lau)
  • Communicate with a positive tone (dschnupp)
  • Discipline/dedication
  • Accepting of feedback from peers/instructor
  • Online community support (Jang)
  • Collaboration on ideas/projects (Jang)
  • Ability to follow and stick to a schedule of assignments (Goeble)
  • Ability to be and stay organized (dschnupp)
  • Ability to carefully consider choice of words (thinking about how they may impact other members of the class that you may not know well - (true in all settings) (Goeble)
  • Provides feedback to colleagues (MMataac)
  • Innovative (MMataac)
  • Accepts responsibility for independent learning if learning is perceived as timely and appropriate (Erin K)
  • Can deal with technology and its frustrations (Erin K)
  • Availability to participate and collaborate (Laura B)
  • Positive attitude - towards colleagues and new technologies (Laura B)
  • Open/willing to being wrong (Tom)
  • Creativity (Tom)
  • Great Time Management Skills (Alex)
  • Ensure that your responses are respectful (Alex)
  • For non-native digital learners diligence and persistence is required to be successful! (Wgibson)
  • Self-motivation (dschnupp)
  • I am noticing that e-learning is a bit like running: for a while you might coast along and then you have to sprint! (WGibson)
  • they have to establish their values, beliefs, and opinions (ola)
  • they have to share their skill and knowledge and approach to learning (Ola)
  • Honest and respectful to the others' perspective (Mitra)
  • Willing to share the thoughts that completes or helps with the educational journey (MItra)